Black-owned Businesses in Iceland

[@johnniep0well271]

Jewels, I loved this one, about people of color and the business they own,THIS Was AWESOME,YOU KNOCK THE BALL OUT OF THE PARK WITH THIS ONE....

[@HolisticManifesting]

I agree! ❤

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thank you so much!! It means a lot to hear that. 🤗❤️

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thank you 🤗❤️

[@vanessaclark3443]

Amazing video!!!! Thank you for showing us how diverse Iceland is and can be!

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thanks and my pleasure 🤗🤗

[@jessievillard383]

Thank you for this video. Very interesting ! It would be wonderful if you could expand on this topic and make it a sort of miniseries, featuring each of these business owners, one by one, and getting a more in depth interview with each of them. It would be so cool to find out what inspired them to move to Iceland; what obstacles they encountered while establishing their businesses, and how they overcame them , etc . I am always awed by people like you, who find the courage to uproot themselves and choose to get immersed in a new culture and learn to love and appreciate it.

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thanks for the feedback. I have interviewed a few of them on the audio only part of the podcast and I plan to do more. It would be amazing for it to be on video too. Will see about that. 😊

[@binbin9196]

Wow! Iceland looks way more diverse than I would have thought. That’s super refreshing. Keep the videos coming Jewels. ❤️❤️❤️

[@AllThingsIceland]

So glad you enjoyed the video. 🤗❤️

[@TheEGA4421]

Ikr! Another inch closer to me maybe visiting Iceland. I am working on my "allergies to the cold" 🥶.

[@mrdo_LA]

Never thought so much diversity in Iceland, makes me happy to hear. Love how the world "is all over" these days.

[@chrisharder4854]

ICELAND is everything but diverse..go there if you're not caucasian and find out

[@littlecatfeet9064]

@@chrisharder4854 who are the hair and beauty businesses selling products to?

[@yammymoo1152]

Conidering visiting in Jan or Feb, this video is very informative and helpful....

[@softfurbear]

Thank you so much for this video. It's wonderful that you thought to showcase these entrepreneurs like yourself from different parts of the world who have made Iceland their home 😊

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thank you 🤗❤️

[@chezmanya]

When we were in Blonduos last summer, I noticed an Ethiopian restaurant and assumed it was black owned. We did not get a chance to go inside, but I would have loved to have tried their food. They are only open for dinner. The name of the restaurant is Teni. Reviews on TripAdvisor are excellent.

[@AllThingsIceland]

Ohh! Good to know and thanks for sharing.

[@traceym.637]

I went to Iceland, just got back 2 weeks ago and it was amazing. Loved the food and the people. It felt at home. Might go again to experience the Aurora. We shall see. I've gotta go back to Sandholt lol 🇮🇸🇨🇦

[@AllThingsIceland]

Yay!! So glad to hear that.

[@KO-wu2og]

Now you’ve done it! An Ethiopian restaurant? I could live anywhere where there is Ethiopian food. Great video. Thanks 😊

[@AllThingsIceland]

Yay!! So glad to hear that 🥳🥳🥳

[@Volundur9567]

Abish wot makes my tongue slap my brain silly.

[@ericfluellen8957]

Hey Jewels, great video. I love your highlight of black-owned businesses in Iceland. Hans Jonatan would be so proud of you. Many good Blessings.

[@HolisticManifesting]

This is such an education! New sub, love your videos. ❤

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thank you and welcome to the channel! 🤗❤️

[@paulmorgan1009]

I'm absolutely in love with Grace's Designs! Like particularly the beautiful Green Peep- Shoulder Dress. Thank you so much for another awesome video Jewels! If able more content like this or longer interviews I think it be so cool.

[@AllThingsIceland]

Yes!! Her designs are so beautiful. My pleasure. I do plan to do longer interview in the future. This was meant to be more of an overview. 😊

[@idunnhallbjornsdottir2456]

I have to say Iceland has come a long way. I have black friends in Iceland, back in the days they couldn't buy hair products or get decent haircuts. I am amazed how much you like Iceland. I live in the northern part of Arizona and we get snow, but the next day the sun is shining. Thank you for those fun, and informative videos.

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thanks for sharing. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@Eddie-ud4bb]

I'm an ex-pat from the US to Costa Rica... wouldn't go back to the US... stress is too cray cray. I've done 3 vacations in Iceland & really am in awe of the landscape & nature... would love to do 6 mos or so there... Jewels... House swap CR & Iceland for a month? 😊

[@EmorettaRobinson]

Thank you Jewels for featuring so many different black owned businesses in Iceland. It was so good to see the various people of color from different places who now call Iceland their home. I enjoyed this so much. You did a great job.

[@AllThingsIceland]

So glad to hear that and my pleasure.

[@tacrewgirl]

Wow, this was cool. Thanks for showcasing the entrepreneurs.

[@AllThingsIceland]

My pleasure and so glad you enjoyed it. 🤗❤️

[@manchesterunitednews8498]

Am now convinced Africans can adopt to every place .

[@AllThingsIceland]

I think anyone can adopt to living anywhere.

[@manchesterunitednews8498]

@@AllThingsIceland yes everywhere except yakutsk

[@darriendastar3941]

That was really interesting. Thanks for telling me even more about Iceland.

[@AllThingsIceland]

My pleasure and thanks for watching 🤗❤️

[@darriendastar3941]

@@AllThingsIceland What I liked most is that you very gently and kindly let me (and other viewers) know that Iceland is a more diverse country than just you and 375,000 two-metre tall Vikings. It was a delicate corrective to a (my) stereotype. Also, if the lady who is the dress designer decides to diversify into making men's shirts, could you do another video? Just from the brief seconds of her. you can tell she's got superb cutting and impeccable style.

[@TheEGA4421]

​@@darriendastar3941 I was thinking about the same woman. Tailors and seamstress have pretty much gone out of fashion in the USA. My parents era and their ancestors did a lot of tailoring and seamstress. Jewels, is it possible to get this woman's contact information? I am interested in having summer dresses (I live in the Arizona desert 🥵🏜🧊) made, because I love wearing dresses...casual dresses. Thank you.

[@TheEGA4421]

Oops Jewels, I found the information. I just looked at your notes. Thank you.😊

[@apriljackson5304]

Woooooowwww‼️ This content was extraordinary! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼You have interviewed Claudia before, but how about interviewing the other entrepeneurs you showcased here? They all have lived sizeable lengths of time in Iceland, both assimilating and maintaining a semblance of their culture. It would be awesome to hear their stories. True to form, you're on to something significant here, Jewells❣️💯 Excellent work‼️🌟🌟🌟

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thank you! I have also interviewed Georg on the podcast. There is only an audio version of it. I’m working on doing more video interviews of people. 🤗

[@jenniferf1518]

Great video! Nice to know that Iceland has diversity and such talented business owners who are long term residents there.

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thank you and agreed!

[@LelandJohnson-u6y]

Great video - very insightful. I plan to visit Iceland soon and I will definitely do my best to visit all of this spots.

[@GeekFurious]

I had no idea. Very cool.

[@AllThingsIceland]

🤗❤️

[@mrdo_LA]

Me too, gladly surprised.

[@Aykaradiantsouls]

Hello Jewels, thank you for sharing your journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Iceland. My heart is filled with joyful envy as I reminisce about my own connection to that magical place. My first visit to Iceland was in 2009 for a conference, and the moment I set foot on its sacred ground, I was enchanted. The land called me back five more times, not only to bask in its beauty but also to conduct workshops on recycling (I am also a designer with a focus on Sustainability), sharing my passion for preserving this Earth we all cherish. In 2012, my travels paused as my son, my greatest blessing, made his grand entrance into my life. Although I haven’t returned since, my love for Iceland never waned. I wasn’t aware of the presence of Black-owned businesses in Iceland, except for Kafe Haiti, I'm not sure if it's still open. It warms my heart to see how the place has evolved and grown. I'm planning to return with my son soon, to share with him the beauty and spirit of a land that holds such a special place in my heart. Thank you for sharing your light with us. I look forward to the day our paths cross in that wondrous land. Sending you love, light, and blessings.

[@elizabethd.7662]

Very interesting! Thanks for this Jewels. It so happens that Play Airlines make weekly trips to Iceland from my small air port in upstate NY. I’m so tempted to book a flight to visit. 😊

[@AllThingsIceland]

My pleasure. I hope you decide to visit in the future. 🤗❤️

[@GoodMom123]

Wow great video! Love that you have highlighted these amazing black business owners!

[@bbutler7158]

😱! Love, love this!!! ❤ I would have never imagined! Thanks for showcasing! 💯 Iceland is on my travel list and wow! Need to keep these mind! 😘

[@AllThingsIceland]

My absolute pleasure! 🤗❤️

[@bayshaunseay5314]

Thanks for sharing! I’m an American African who will be visiting from Akron, OH June 22-July 2. I’ll make a point to visit one of these businesses.

[@AllThingsIceland]

🥳🥳🥳

[@rochellek5327]

Fabulous thank you for sharing this information 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@AllThingsIceland]

My pleasure 🤗❤️

[@slady7072]

I'm all smiles Jewell's...Thank You so very much!!!

[@AllThingsIceland]

Yay!! It makes me happy to know that. My pleasure. 🤗❤️

[@shaunethomas9963]

Thank you for this. I have a trip planned and can’t wait to visit George’s bar!!

[@lahermosajarifa7007]

Fascinating! I just learned so much I didn’t know. Thanks.

[@ellayon888]

Wowwww, amazing... this is soooo cool to have all these in Iceland. Now im glad to be joining you guys there sooner 😘😘😘✌️✌️✌️

[@AllThingsIceland]

🥳🥳🥳

[@Uadkin1214]

Excellent Post Jewels, thanks very much for this one, I really appreciate the update on the general population of Iceland. 🍃🌹

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thank you and my pleasure 🤗❤️

[@mamabear3217]

We will b there soon!!! My daughter and I

[@AllThingsIceland]

🥳🥳🥳

[@missivonne]

Oh, my! I live in Louisville, Ky., and I can't get FuFu here! You're so lucky!

[@emilysp722]

Wow this is pretty darn inspiring!! Hope to check out the bar and restaurant . Thanks 💎Jewels.🎉

[@InviteTheLightReadings]

Very nice! From the cafe bar, the dresses 😍 hair, legal services food, nice little community of entrepreneurs. 😊

[@mirvine1]

Great video ! - I will definitely check these out the next time I get to Iceland

[@jonpanthersson]

Hæ Jewels! I love the idea of making this video too! Great Job and thanks🙂!

[@justdanie7613]

AWESOME! going to visit when I'm there

[@arlenemaxwellcopeland1644]

top notch products and services highlighted!

[@AllThingsIceland]

🥳🥳🥳

[@growthcoachclay]

Wow this was disappointingly short! Gurl, this was a tease. Can you do an extended version with small interviews. I really enjoyed it 🎉

[@Terratiger]

Wow! Thanks for making and showing this video. So happy I found and subscribed to your channel.

[@AllThingsIceland]

My pleasure! 🤗❤️

[@JustMeB729]

Whatttttt. I was surprised to see your vlog on this channel. Now you are telling me there's black people with businesses 😳. Best wishes and good luck too all of you guys. Much success 🇺🇸

[@ElegantPaws01]

This was lovely. Thank you. 😊

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thank you and my pleasure 🤗❤️

[@pauladunwoody4821]

Love it!!

[@nikkirockznikkirockz8551]

Ooh, not only are you the catalyst for my diving deepeR into "alL things Iceland", but via this particular, specific route I have also had the pleasure of coming into the knowledge of your fellow Sistah queen Claudia (a couple of years back, or so), and to see you also give her the "green light" just solidifies my ❤️ even morE on supporting, exploring anD prOmoting such fantastic endeavors boO!!! 😘

[@AllThingsIceland]

Yay!! So glad to hear that. 🥳🥳🤗🤗❤️❤️

[@Diamond52894]

I can’t wait to come back to Iceland to visit these places

[@sosmileetunstall5863]

This is one of my favorite videos. What is the Golden Circle Tour? Please direct me to your video that covers this tour, if you have made a video.

[@JaniceVLee]

This is so GOOD . This is what i wanted to know. When i saw the blue magic i went back to childhood days also. I love to see more like this and explain their money currency, and does everyone live in apartments or ppl do buy houses.

[@LeslyBlaise-xe8sf]

Great video Jewels

[@GudmannBragi]

The coffee ceremony at Minilik is a beautiful experience.

[@AllThingsIceland]

I’ve heard it’s lovely. So glad you got to experience it. 🤗❤️

[@nubiandivegirl3316]

Wow...this was an awesome video. Love the Einstein and Tupac mural...beautiful and very "thoughtful"

[@AllThingsIceland]

Glad you enjoyed it. 🤗

[@happymack6605]

This is a much appreciated video! So cool to see! ❤

[@AllThingsIceland]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@olutoyinlovelimind8197]

Just came back from Iceland with my son. We are British born African. The Iceland people are lovely and polite , quite warm . I enjoyed our stay in Reykjavik, although expensive, however if you look around enough you will find a lot within your budget.

[@j.commando234]

Thanks for sharing

[@AllThingsIceland]

My pleasure 🤗❤️

[@Qutyepye18]

GREAT features!!!

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thank you 🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️

[@rostampande2037]

Love thus

[@kenya9540]

Wow, this was a really cool video. This video answered my question concerning braid shops in Iceland.

[@AllThingsIceland]

Yay!! So glad to hear that 🤗❤️

[@bluepeter128]

Wow great!!!

[@Daryl524]

😎 Cool!👍🏽 Good job, Jewels!

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thank you!

[@lauraalicewatt]

so fantastic! i'm so excited to finally be meeting Claudia in person, after working with her off and on for the past few years, next week! hurrah!

[@AllThingsIceland]

🥳🥳🥳

[@mamabear3217]

The mural was lit🎉🎉🎉

[@AllThingsIceland]

Agreed! 🤗❤️

[@LawDog88]

Oh man!! This is awesome to know! When we come back, we giving these places some business!!!

[@1982sane2]

Loved this

[@AllThingsIceland]

Yay!! So glad to hear that. 🤗❤️

[@deadletter4317]

I’ve always wanted to know this, thanks

[@AllThingsIceland]

Yay!!! My pleasure.

[@nicholarichards4803]

This is a great informative video thanks

[@Ms.Opinionated]

Love a good B.O.B. video.

[@vwiggins1847]

Thank you so much for this amazing and helpful video!

[@AllThingsIceland]

My pleasure 🤗❤️

[@pterrypower5140]

This is AWESOME!! Thank you 😊

[@NewYorkerinLondon7]

This was great. Thank you for sharing. 👍🏽✨

[@AllThingsIceland]

My pleasure 🤗❤️

[@KatrinaInStride]

❤❤❤ another great video!

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thank you! 🤗❤️

[@natalieoliver4053]

WOW I LOVE seeing where different humans move from and to in this planet. Imagine all their stories and what brought them from one fascinating location to another totally different but equally fascinating country ❤️. Thanks for sharing

[@gerryo25]

I wish I knew these places were there when I visited last year.

[@TheWestIndianWitch]

Thank you for sharing !! 💜

[@AllThingsIceland]

My pleasure, my lovely friend. ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheWestIndianWitch]

@@AllThingsIceland 😘🤍

[@yonettethomas6270]

Love this!

[@jminor318]

Wonderful!!!

[@ljay4525]

Beautiful

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thank you 🤗

[@ensmith210]

Im heading back to Iceland so i can visit a few of the places mentioned.

[@AllThingsIceland]

🥳🥳🥳 Enjoy!

[@JaniceCarter-ws7lu]

Iceland, Thank you ❤ Minlik...she said it smells amazing YES IT DOES I BET GOD Bless them All❤

[@hamiltona7]

Wow! Thank you for sharing!

[@AllThingsIceland]

My pleasure 🤗

[@ctheo2020]

This is so cool! TY! 💞

[@timothey_sullivan]

Amazing ❤❤❤

[@AllThingsIceland]

🤗❤️ thanks

[@brianduguid2650]

Ok I am moving I am from Barbados 🇧🇧

[@valsummerfield3069]

That was so cool to see. If it weren't for your video I'd never know. Every single business looks so good by the way. Thanks for sharing . ❤

[@AllThingsIceland]

So glad you enjoyed this video. It’s my pleasure to share 😊❤️

[@LIVEindowntownsanantonio]

I’m so upset I didn’t see this BEFORE I visited…. Guess I’ll have to go back 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@AllThingsIceland]

Aww, sorry I wasn’t able to post this before you came. Yes, do come back! So many amazing things are happening here. 🤗❤️

[@genthom72]

How hard is it for a retired American to move to Iceland? I've been twice and love it. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

[@AllThingsIceland]

Great question and I’m not sure what the process is.

[@valerieherron4185]

Thank you for this video. Icelandgas been on my list to visit, but had never seen black people there. Was wondering if i would be welcolmed. Beacause of the color if my skin,which is sad but true for some places in this world

[@Missbre_]

Love this ❤

[@donnalouison3288]

I am sitting in my yard (Carribean Trinidad) and wondering what life would be in iceland.The sun is shining, the sky is blue, and in fact, it is so hot.😊

[@donnalouison3288]

Thanks for this for this video.If I visit Iceland at any time, it is because of the information given by you .The government should pay u a special commission for this video or use to work in their tourism department ❤

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

I love this video!!! Thank you for showing Black-owned business in Iceland. I'm in Washington, DC, but love to support Black-owned businesses from all over. I wonder if they ship some items? I will look up Gracelandic. Thanks Jewells!! 🤗

[@AllThingsIceland]

So glad you enjoyed this video. I think some of them ship internationally. My pleasure. 🤗❤️

[@TheLifetraveler1]

Please tell us about places to eat in Reykjavik. I had difficulty finding slightly Americanized foods that would recognize when I was there.

[@medusasunshine4705]

I will return to enjoy this one in particular

[@AllThingsIceland]

Yay!! So glad to hear that. 🥳🤗

[@HinrikS]

Been meaning to check out Afro Zone, i like going to the foreign foodstores catering to the eastern europeans, and it makes sense checking out the afro foods. Also been cursing the fact that the one Ethiopian place is somewhere i've got no business going except for going to the restaurant. Wanted to try Ethiopian food ever since The Simpsons showed it, and for a few months it felt like pop culture and algorithms really wanted me to try it.

[@AllThingsIceland]

I hope you do get a chance to check out AfroZone. Yea, I made a trip out to Flúðir just for the restaurant. It was a nice drive, so I considered it an evening adventure with dinner 😂😂 Thanks for sharing.

[@jozejeaux3962]

Omg Graaaaaace!! What's her website

[@HOLYGIRL-s2n]

BABY, WHEN SHE SAID BLACK HAIR AND BLACK HAIR PRODUCTS, AND A PLACE WHERE BRAIDS AND LOCS ARE DONE, I WAS SOLD

[@AllThingsIceland]

🥳🥳🥳❤️❤️❤️

[@Gabzilla27]

great video :)

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thank you 🤗❤️

[@MattEthanandMe]

Hey Jewells. My husband and I are planning to visit Iceland next year along with our 10 year old son. What month do you recommend to visit Iceland to have the best experience of ICELAND

[@dbibbyma]

OMG! Great! Takk!

[@AllThingsIceland]

Mín er ánægjan 🤗❤️

[@amandaangell1594]

This is amazing!!! Thank you for featuring all these black-owned business❤ Perfect video

[@AllThingsIceland]

My absolute pleasure 🤗❤️

[@TheLifetraveler1]

I'm glad you created this video. Because I plan to make another trip to Iceland this summer. When I was there last time I think I was the only black person I saw. That wasn't a negative cuz people were very welcoming. But it was still curious not to see any other than myself.

[@AllThingsIceland]

Awesome to hear that you plan to return and that you had such a positive experience. 😊

[@TheLifetraveler1]

@@AllThingsIceland will you start a tour organization, since you have in-depth knowledge of the island? We're creating an international black travel group here in Atlanta and are just starting to plan some trips. I plan to ask if Iceland can be on the agenda.